Title | What ails rural sanitation and hygiene? Economic and institutional aspects of sustainable services in Andhra Pradesh, India |
Publication Type | Miscellaneous |
Year of Publication | 2012 |
Authors | V. Reddy, R |
Pagination | 35 p.; 9 Tab.; 8 Fig.; |
Date Published | 12/2012 |
Publisher | Centre for Economic and Social Studies and IRC |
Place Published | Hyderabad, India |
Publication Language | English |
Keywords | hygiene, sanitation, water cost |
Abstract | This paper, based on the extensive data collected from more than 5000 households and 400 focus group discussion in 107 sample villages of Andhra Pradesh, India, estimates the costs of providing sanitation and hygiene services. These costs include public as well as household costs. The paper also analyses factors influencing sanitation costs and service levels at the village level. [authors abstract] |